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Blackberry Pork Tenderloin

Blackberry Pork Tenderloin

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2  pork tenderloins

 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

 1 teaspoon kosher salt 

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 

10 slices center-cut bacon 

1 tablespoon olive oil 

2 cloves garlic, chopped 

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar

 1/3 cup blackberry preserves

 1/2 cups fresh blackberries, divided 

Garnish: fresh thyme, fresh blackberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450°. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. 

2. Sprinkle pork with thyme, salt, and pepper. Wrap 5 bacon slices around each tenderloin, and

secure with wooden picks. Place on prepared pan. 

3. Bake for 45 minutes. 

Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Add vinegar, and bring to a boil; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in preserves. Reserve half of mixture in a small bowl; stir 1/2 cup blackberries into mixture in bowl. 

4. Brush pork with blackberry mixture in skillet. Bake 5 minutes more. Let stand for 10 minutes. Slice tenderloin, and serve with reserved blackberry mixture and remaining 1 cup blackberries.